The Global Ikon: Finding the World’s Next Superstars
Ashish Manchanda, creator of The Global Ikon. Photos courtesy of Ashish Manchanda. “We are all united in spirit.” Ashish Manchanda created The Global Ikon…
Regina Udalor: African Storytelling Is Worldwide
Photo courtesy of Regina Udalor “Storytelling is inborn in us.” Regina Udalor is a Nigerian filmmaker and mother living in Oslo, Norway. She uses…
Alvin Glymph: Hip-Hop Ambassador
Photo courtesy of Alvin Glymph “Take ownership of your culture.” Alvin Glymph was born and raised in Queens during the birth and formation of…
Chef ‘Ma’ Michele Wilson
Photo by Dee Gordon “Filled with parmesan cheese and collard greens. Rolled in a pastry dough and deep-fried. Topped with parmesan cheese and Ma’s…
Fertile Ground: Empowering Future Women Leaders
Dr. Cassandra Matthews, founder and executive director of Fertile Ground. Photo by JolyeToi Photography. “Teach our girls to dream big.” By Drew Miles Each…
Memories of Steve Carter: A Humble Playwriting Teacher, Mentor, and Friend
Playwright Steve Carter. Photo via Debbie McGee. By Clyde Santana Professionally known as Steve Carter [sic], he was an American playwright, best known for…
Harry Lennix: Move Forward With Faith
Photos by Theo & Juliet Photography “Those things that don’t kill us, make us stronger.” Harry Lennix has spent decades carving out a path…
Liliane Lathan: Passion Through Photography
Photo by Udo Asomugha “Through the camera, you can capture the hopes and dreams of a people.” Liliane Lathan is a photographer from Los…
Traer Price: Your Jewelry Is Personal
Photo by Traer Price “What you wear is part of your journey.” Multidisciplinary designer and artist Traer Price was born in New Haven, Connecticut.…